Characterization of RNA aptamers that disrupt the RUNX1–CBFβ/DNA complex

نویسندگان

  • Jenny L. Barton
  • David H. J. Bunka
  • Stuart E. Knowling
  • Pascal Lefevre
  • Alan J. Warren
  • Constanze Bonifer
  • Peter G. Stockley
چکیده

The transcription factor RUNX1 (AML1) is an important regulator of haematopoiesis, and an important fusion partner in leukaemic translocations. High-affinity DNA binding by RUNX1 requires the interaction of the RUNX1 Runt-Homology-Domain (RHD) with the core-binding factor beta protein (CBFbeta). To generate novel reagents for in vitro and in vivo studies of RUNX1 function, we have selected high-affinity RNA aptamers against a recombinant RHD-CBFbeta complex. Selection yielded two sequence families, each dominated by a single consensus sequence. Aptamers from each family disrupt DNA binding by the RUNX1 protein in vitro and compete with sequence-specific dsDNA binding. Minimal, high-affinity ( approximately 100-160 nM) active aptamer fragments 28 and 30 nts in length, consisting of simple short stem-loop structures, were then identified. These bind to the RHD subunit and disrupt its interaction with CBFbeta, which is consistent with reduced DNA affinity in the presence of aptamer. These aptamers represent new reagents that target a novel surface on the RHD required to stabilize the recombinant RHD-CBFbeta complex and thus will further aid exploring the functions of this key transcription factor.

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دوره 37  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2009